Friday Devotional - Jesus in the Book of Hosea
We’ve been working through the Old Testament looking for the New Testament Jesus 100’s even 1,000’s of years before He was born. Today we’re looking for Jesus in the Book of Hosea.
Thursday Thoughts - Random Acts of Kindness
Seems like there is a week for everything in our culture, but I love that this week is “Random Acts of Kindness” week. Over the past few years there has been debate
Wednesday Stories of Impact - Way to go, Juan!
Tim Ness, the General Manager of the Andover, MN Pizza Ranch, received a call concerning an act of kindness done by Juan Gomez, one of Andover’s delivery drivers:
Tuesday Truth - Light
John 8:12 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Monday Mission – Who should I take out for a cup of coffee?
At our staff meeting last week, Adrie shared a moving story about two people who were on absolute opposite ends of an issue, and even though they considered the other an enemy, found a way to reach out to each other over a cup of coffee.
Friday Devotional- Jesus in the Book of Daniel
We’ve been working through the Old Testament looking for the New Testament Jesus 100’s even 1,000’s of years before He was born. They’re all great stories on their own, but they absolutely paint a picture of who Jesus will be and what he’ll do for those who believe. Jesus claimed that the entire Old Testament pointed to Him (Luke 24:27; John 5:46). Since the Book of Daniel is a part of the OT, let’s take a look to see how it points to Jesus.
Thursday Thoughts - Thus far
1 Samuel 7:12 it says "Then Samuel took a stone and set it up
Wednesday Stories of Impact - American Heart Association
2020 was a year that many people developed heart issues due to COVID-19.
Tuesday Truths - Galatians 2.20
A great reminder of God's love for us.
Monday Mission - Helping Hand
We all could use a helping hand from time to time.
Friday Devotional - Beauty from Ashes
A blog I read (listed below) talks about how life can be really hard sometimes and that in the Bible, ashes symbolize deep repentance and grief. There’s plenty of examples in the Bible about God’s people who experience hardship, yet God redeems their experiences (i.e., Job, Daniel, etc.).
Thursday Thoughts - Context
In the book of Philippians, the Apostle Paul writes, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” What an inspirational and encouraging text.